Macomb police seek info related to Sunday morning shooting

The Macomb Police Department is currently seeking information regarding an altercation that occurred early Sunday morning, during which a 20-year-old man was shot above the hip.

The Macomb Police Department is currently seeking information regarding an altercation that occurred early Sunday morning, during which a 20-year-old man was shot above the hip.

According to a news release, officers responded to a residence at about 3:48 a.m. Sunday in the 500 block of West Murray Street, in reference to a fight in progress. Upon arrival, officers learned of an individual suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim, whose identity the Macomb Police Department declined to release because the nature of circumstance and the possibility of retaliation, was transported to McDonough District Hospital, where he was treated and released.

The release also states the victim and an eye witness told officers at the scene that the shooter entered through the rear of the residence wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a bandana covering his face, and fled the residence after shooting the victim.

During the course of the investigation, officers learned that a fight involving the victim had previously occurred at the residence earlier in the evening. As a result, Robert D. Anderson, 21, and Brandon Terry, 22, both of Macomb, were arrested for mob action and disorderly conduct. Also arrested was Jorge Vargas, 22, of Macomb who was charged with obstructing justice. Police have said none of the three men arrested are suspects in the shooting.

According to a McDonough County Voice article dated Oct. 2, Anderson and Vargas were both previously arrested in connection with an altercation near the Kobra Hookah Lounge. At that time, Anderson was charged with two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of mob action. Vargas was charged with possession of 10 to 30 grams cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Macomb Police Chief Curt Barker said Monday that police have responded to several previous incidents involving Anderson and Vargas.

The identity of the shooter is still unknown and police encourage anyone with information concerning the incident to contact the Macomb Police Department at 309-833-4505. Those who wish to submit an anonymous tip may do so by visiting the Macomb Police Department website at www.macombpolice.com or by texting "MPDTIPS", followed by a message to 274637.

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